Lesser Known National Sports
National sport reflects the culture of country. These five are somewhat lesser known...
1. Varzesh-e Bastani
Varzesh-e Bastani is a traditional style of wrestling in Iran. It is also the national sport of the country.
Buzkashi is the national sport of Afghanistan. The sport is often compared to polo. But there are differences between both the games: polo is played with a ball, and buzkashi is played with a headless goat carcass. Secondly, polo matches are played for fixed periods but Buzkashi may continue for days.
Arnis (or Eskrima or Kali) is martial arts form. It means weapon-based fighting with sticks, knives and other bladed weapons, and various improvised weapons. It is the national sport of the Philippines since 2009.
Capoeira is a martial art that combines elements of dance and music. It is the national sport of Brazil since 1972.
Pato or duck game is a combination of polo and basketball. It is the national sport of Argentina as of 1953. (Source: Wikipedia)